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Simple Serenity
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Simple Serenity Technical Profile
What color is Simple Serenity? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #C8D9E5. Colors similar to Simple Serenity include Valspar Blue Raindrop, Vista Paint Simple Serenity, Vista Paint Summer Sky. Simple Serenity has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Simple Serenity sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Simple Serenity
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Blue Raindrop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simply Elegant
PPG
Nearly identical
Snow Lodge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Airy Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lake Placid
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Simple Serenity
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Simple Serenity
#C8D9E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8387AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Simple Serenity
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Simple Serenity Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Simple Serenity.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Simple Serenity — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Simple Serenity have?
Simple Serenity by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Simple Serenity from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Raindrop by Valspar (#C8D9E4), Simple Serenity by Vista Paint (#C6D7E3), Summer Sky by Vista Paint (#CBDBE7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Simple Serenity?
Simple Serenity has an LRV of 67.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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